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There are 4 modules in this course
This course introduces the foundational concepts and practices that support effective total rewards and employee development for a global workforce. You will examine the key components of employee compensation and how legal requirements influence pay practices to promote fairness, consistency, and compliance across the organization.
It covers common employee benefit programs, eligibility rules, and workplace flexibility options, as well as the stages of the performance management process, including goal setting, feedback, and documentation. It also explores training and career development practices that support employee growth and retention. In addition, the course addresses data privacy and confidentiality requirements related to compensation, benefits, and performance information.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
● Describe compensation components and legal requirements that influence pay practices
● Explain employee benefit programs, eligibility rules, and workplace flexibility options
● Identify performance management stages, including goal setting, feedback, and documentation
● Describe development, data privacy, and confidentiality practices related to employee growth
In your first module, you will define key components of compensation systems, explain how regulations impact pay, and describe pay structures and classifications. You will also identify how salary data supports compensation decisions and outline HR’s role in payroll management.
What's included
25 videos8 readings7 assignments
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25 videos•Total 95 minutes
Introduction to HRCI aPHRI•2 minutes
Course Overview: Total Rewards and Employee Development•2 minutes
Introduction: Compensation and Pay Structures•2 minutes
Pay Basics•3 minutes
Total Rewards Packages•4 minutes
Bonuses and Incentives•7 minutes
Example: Fundamentals of Pay Systems•4 minutes
Understanding Pay Laws and Regulations•3 minutes
Overtime Rules in Practice•5 minutes
Protecting Pay Information•4 minutes
Paychecks and Taxes•4 minutes
Example: Recognizing Pay Regulations•3 minutes
Pay Scales, Grades, and Structures•5 minutes
Building a Pay Scale and Ladder•5 minutes
Example: Applying Pay Structures to Job Levels•3 minutes
Why HR Uses Salary Surveys•3 minutes
How Salary Surveys Work•4 minutes
Using Market Data for Pay Decisions•4 minutes
Example: Using Pay Data to Support HR Decisions•4 minutes
Payroll Basics•4 minutes
Decoding the Payslip•5 minutes
Coordinating Payroll Information•6 minutes
Fixing Pay Problems•5 minutes
Example: Managing Payroll•3 minutes
Conclusion: Compensation and Pay Structures•2 minutes
8 readings•Total 80 minutes
Course Syllabus•10 minutes
How to Be Successful in this Course•10 minutes
Responsible Use of AI•10 minutes
Summary Reading: Fundamentals of Pay Systems•10 minutes
Summary Reading: Applying Pay Structures to Job Levels•10 minutes
Summary Reading: Using Pay Data to Support HR Decisions•10 minutes
Summary Reading: Managing Payroll•10 minutes
7 assignments•Total 180 minutes
Graded Quiz: Compensation and Pay Structures•50 minutes
Practice Quiz: Fundamentals of Pay Systems•25 minutes
Practice Quiz: Recognizing Pay Regulations•20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Applying Pay Structures to Job Levels•20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Using Pay Data to Support HR Decisions•15 minutes
Activity: Interpret Salary Survey Data•30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Managing Payroll•20 minutes
Managing Benefits and Work–Life Balance
Module 2•4 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you will identify key employee benefits, explain how to communicate them effectively, define HR’s role in supporting work-life balance, and describe how to guide employees through insurance claims and submissions.
What's included
18 videos4 readings6 assignments
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18 videos•Total 62 minutes
Introduction: Managing Benefits and Work-Life Balance•1 minute
Extras Beyond the Paycheck•3 minutes
Health Plans and Coverage Models•3 minutes
Retirement Plans and Supplemental Benefits•3 minutes
Example: Common Benefit Programs•3 minutes
Communicating Benefits Clearly•3 minutes
Tools and Methods for Benefits Communication•3 minutes
Supporting Employee Benefits Programs•3 minutes
Example: Sharing Benefits Infomation•3 minutes
Work-Life Balance•4 minutes
Implementing Work-Life Balance•7 minutes
Example: Supporting Work–Life Balance•3 minutes
Insurance Claims Basics•4 minutes
Insurance, Disability Benefits, and Regulations•4 minutes
Processing Claims from Employees•7 minutes
Insurance Claim Complexities•3 minutes
Example: Employee Insurance Claims•3 minutes
Conclusion: Managing Benefits and Work-Life Balance•2 minutes
4 readings•Total 40 minutes
Summary Reading: Identifying Common Benefit Programs•10 minutes
In module 3, you will explain how training needs are identified, describe how learning and instructional design principles shape training programs, summarize how training is delivered, and outline how its effectiveness is evaluated and applied
What's included
19 videos6 readings6 assignments
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19 videos•Total 80 minutes
Introduction: Training Employees•1 minute
Assessing Training Needs•5 minutes
Setting Program Objectives•4 minutes
Targeting the Audience and Delivery Format•3 minutes
Example: Identifying Training Needs•3 minutes
Learning Theory and Adult Learning•5 minutes
Applying Learning Theory•8 minutes
Introduction to Instructional Design•4 minutes
Instructional Design Models•6 minutes
Example: Designing Effective Training Programs•4 minutes
Coordinating Training Sessions•3 minutes
Handling the Details of Training Sessions•4 minutes
Conducting Employee Training Programs•5 minutes
Example: Coordinating Training Delivery•4 minutes
Importance of Evaluating Training Effectiveness•4 minutes
Kirkpatrick’s Model for Training Evaluation•5 minutes
Using Evaluation Results to Inform Next Steps•4 minutes
Example: Evaluating Training Effectiveness•5 minutes
Conclusion: Training Employees•2 minutes
6 readings•Total 70 minutes
Summary Reading: Identifying Training Needs•10 minutes
More Information on Learning Theory and Instructional Design Models•20 minutes
Summary Reading: Designing Effective Training Programs•10 minutes
Summary Reading: Coordinating Training Delivery•10 minutes
More Information on Kirkpatrick's Training Evaluation Model•10 minutes
Summary Reading: Evaluating Training Effectiveness•10 minutes
6 assignments•Total 150 minutes
Graded Quiz: Training Employees•50 minutes
Practive Quiz: Identifying Training Needs•20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Designing Effective Training Programs•20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Coordinating Training Delivery•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Evaluating Training Effectiveness•15 minutes
Activity: Suggest a Training•30 minutes
Career Development and Retention
Module 4•7 hours to complete
Module details
In this module, you will explain how organizations support employee career development, describe how development and change management influence retention, and identify key legal considerations in training and development.
What's included
16 videos5 readings7 assignments
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16 videos•Total 56 minutes
Introduction: Career Development and Retention•1 minute
Introduction to Career Development Practices•3 minutes
Career Pathways and Succession Planning•3 minutes
Career Development Best Practices•5 minutes
Example: Supporting Career Development•6 minutes
Development and Employee Retention•3 minutes
Retention and Development Strategies•3 minutes
Example: Promoting Retention through Development Programs•5 minutes
Basics of Change Management•4 minutes
The Change Management Process•2 minutes
Example: Change Management•4 minutes
Applicable Laws and Regulations•3 minutes
Data Protection and Fair Employment Practices•5 minutes
Compensation, Safety, and Training Requirements•4 minutes
Conclusion: Career Development and Retention•2 minutes
Course Conclusion: Total Rewards and Employee Development•2 minutes
5 readings•Total 55 minutes
Summary Reading: Supporting Career Development•10 minutes
Summary Reading: Promoting Retention through Development Programs•10 minutes
More Information on Change Management Models•15 minutes
Summary Reading: Change Management•10 minutes
Summary Reading: Legal and Regulatory Considerations in Development & Training•10 minutes
7 assignments•Total 300 minutes
Graded Quiz: Career Development and Retention•50 minutes
Course Exam: Total Rewards and Employee Development•150 minutes
Practice Quiz: Supporting Career Development•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Promoting Retention through Development Programs•20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Change Management•20 minutes
Practice Quiz: Legal and Regulatory Considerations in Development and Training•15 minutes
Activity: Suggest a Ladder•30 minutes
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